machinist Review

by BAE Systems

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • working on machines creating various different parts

    8/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • i have learnt both physical and mental skills in the apprenticeships- some of these being use tools and machine and also team work and time managing

    10/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • i enjoy it quite a bit

    7/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • mostly organised with work

    6/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • a review every 12 weeks, email whenever

    9/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • as much as we need

    8/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • it helps alot as we learn lots of different skills

    9/10
  • 8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

    • help on open days and when we visit schools

    7/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • very good company, good values, good place to learn and develop skills

  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?

    • apply as soon as possible, complete all work and ask as many questions

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Barrow-in-Furness

March 2025

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